New Delhi/Chennai: Top leaders of the country and the State today paid tributes to former President APJ Abdul Kalam on his birth anniversary today.
President Ram Nath Kovind paid homage to Kalam at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The President and officials of Rashtrapati Bhavan paid floral tributes in front of a portrait of Kalam.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in a tweet, “Tributes to Dr. Kalam on his Jayanti. India can never forget his indelible contribution towards national development, be it as a scientist and as the President of India. His life journey gives strength to millions.”
Tamilnadu Governor Banwarilal Purohit and Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami also paid tributes to the scientist-turned-President.